A week ago, downtown Mansfield, Ohio suffered acts of arson- #48 and #49 (simultaneously)
since June. Apparently, the authorities were holding two
individuals in jail while considering filing charges, when the two fires ignited.
Since nobody has been charged, I’m assuming the suspect’s were released. One of
the individuals had a previous history of arsons.
I still believe these acts of arson are somehow
related to the $2.1 million SAFER (FEMA) grant money awarded to Mansfield and
the push to hire 15 firefighters. Despite a $6,000.00 reward the neighbors to
these acts of arson are just like Sgt. Schultz
of Hogan’s Heroes fame.
Will we suffer our 50th act of arson in downtown Mansfield, Ohio
prior to the New Year?
Despite the snow, I wouldn’t bet against it. With
a major portion of boarded-up houses, the downtown area is an easy picking for
the prey. There are also many houses with boarded-up windows and tenants living
within the homes. Mansfield has been fortunate to avoid human casualties since the fires began in June, but how long until innocent lives are lost?
If you know something, please contact the authorities or contact me. Playing the “hear no, see no evil” wildcard isn’t a
solution or a humane response.
Arson is simply a form of terror and Fear is never the answer.
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
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Would the citizens be open to having some neighbor watch meetings regarding this issue in the affected areas? Perhaps there are enough citizens in surrounding areas to volunteer once a week to make up a schedule of patrol along with some fresh ideas about taking your city back. Get the word out... what they need is leadership that is in the hands of the people.
ReplyDeleteFor too long we as citizens have taken the attitude that "they need to do something". That person is me... and you.... the people that make up these towns. Our towns are our responsibility. Give a call to action and be the change everyone is looking for. You can do it!
The Firefighters Union spoke about forming neighborhood watch meetings after I first discussed it in one of my blogs. Mansfield has been known as "little Chicago" since the 1970's, even the hookers don't stay out late into the night.
DeleteTo have a patrol would require 2 people per car and a concealed weapon.The other problem is the general consensus is of retaliation fro people or the group connceted to the arsons.
Update: one person was just sent to prison on other charges and the other suspect is still being held in jail pending charges. Perhaps the last two fires weren't routine, but an attempt to make authorities believe their innocence?
The neighborhood meetings are a good idea, but I wonder how much input would be when most of these low-income people see to see nothing?
I will consider your input, Thanks, Jim
My "m" key isn't working too well. Sorry for the typos! Jim
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